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Auction: 14006 - Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 960

Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Vijayabahu I (1055-1110), base AV Kahavanu, 2.90g, figure seated right with legend sri vijaya bahu, rev. standing figure (Cod. 71; MNI. 831), (1st century BC - 2nd century AD), Lakshmi Plaque, 4.49g (Cod. 20; MAC.5048-50), the first clipped, about very fine, scarce, the second good fine (2)

The first thought to have been issued circa 1069-71 following the re-occupation of Polonnaruwa and the expulsion of the Cholas from the island.

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£300